Nara Early Bird Tour (Osaka Departure Option)
Nara gets very crowded during the afternoon and it could be hard to take great photos. Therefore, in our tour we go to the main sites of Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowd comes.
Also, this tour ends before noon so you will have the noon time to explore other parts of Nara or make a day trip to Osaka/Kyoto as well. A great tour for people that want to maximize their experience in Japan!
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY Please be at the meeting spot, 10 minutes early than the scheduled time. Since we have other groups in the tour, we CANNOT accept any late guests. and will not be given a refund.
This tour will conclude at Kintetsu Nara Station. The fee from Osaka to Nara Station is included in the tour but the fee on the way back is not included.
This tour has up to 10 people.
In this tour, we will walk about 10,000 steps.
Options
Nara Early Bird Tour (Osaka Departure Option)
What's included in Nara Early Bird Tour (Osaka Departure Option)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kofuku-ji Temple
Kofuku-ji Temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. It is famous for it's five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan just seven meters shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple. See this temple for yourself at sunrise!
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kasuga Grand Shrine is famous for it's lanterns, which have been donated by worshippers. There are approximately 3000 stone and bronze lanterns, standing as one of Japan's most historical shrines. It holds significance as the sacred grounds that inspired the presence of deer in Nara Park.
Nara Park
Nara Park is home to thousands of wild deers. These deers are considered to be sacred because it's said that one of the 4 gods in Kasuga Shrine rode the deer to Nara. The cute thing about these deers is that they bow at you when you feed them! It's an experience that everyone should try!
Inclusions
- English-Speaking guide
- Transportation Fee from Osaka to Nara
- Food and Drinks (personal expenses)
- Admission Fee (800yen for Todaiji-Temple)
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Its located on the first (ground) floor and in front of the Central Gate of JR Osaka Station. (Not Shin Osaka station) Our tour guide will be waiting here! We will contact you on whats app regarding the meeting spot information beforehand.
